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Rickerman Family History

Rickerman Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Vickerman, Dickerman, Rickelman, Ackerman, Ockerman, Spickerman

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Where is the Rickerman family from?

You can see how Rickerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rickerman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Rickerman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Rickerman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Rickerman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Rickerman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rickerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rickerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rickerman. 32% of Rickerman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Rickerman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rickerman were Salesman and Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Rickerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rickerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rickerman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 107 immigration records available for the last name Rickerman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 196 military records available for the last name Rickerman. For the veterans among your Rickerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rickerman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Rickerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Rickerman in 1953 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rickerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rickerman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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